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May daughter and I looked up Vegetarian restaurants in Florence so we would have places to go.
I am not a vegetarian, but found plenty of wonderful options. It is a unique experience of a cafeteria style pick out your meal, pay and then they bring it out. It is not surprising that this place gets high marks as the...
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We really liked this place - I'm vegan and went with my parents who are not even veggie but they also loved the food.
It's true you don't get table service but who cares? You go through to the big room, check out the menu and pay for your choice then pick it up and take to your table. They...
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Read about this place in a guide book and went to look for it while in Florence. It was down a 'residential' street which didn't look too promising, just off the main tourist area.
Eventually found it and we weren't too sure about going in when 2 women came out and said it was wonderful and we should give it...
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Oragnic, vegetarian menu. People who lovingly and caringly guide you on what is available and what should one eat. Tasty food, lovely garden - what else do you need? Highly recommended. Do not miss out on the organic cola and the lemonade.

Before visit we were happy to have found a vegetarian restaurant with good comments.
The evening itself and the day after, our enthousiasm has cooled down ...
Allthough the content of the menu looks variated and healthy, we were disappointed about the concept. When ordering and entrance and second plate, you get all served at once, so that half of...
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What a wonderful surprise to find a vegetarian restaurant in Florence. We received a warm welcome, the menu changes daily, the food is of a high quality, the wine can be purchased by the glass or litre (or part litre!) and the pricing is easy on the wallet!
I'm vegetarian and my partner... well, anything is fair game, but we...
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... that such a place could exist in Florence. If we hadn't read about it on Tripadvisor we would never have known about it and would have missed a treat. Thanks to all those who placed reviews. Easy to walk past on the outside, a delight on the inside. As other reviewers have said, there really is a queue! and...
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Since 1981, reference point for those who want to eat vegetarian / vegan and genuine italian and fusion cuisine in the center of Florence!

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San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo’s lively merchants shout out from behind stalls with an array of products in one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Florence. Different ethnic groups join together in the large outdoor market of San Lorenzo and in the Central Market, a vast multi-floored building. Visitors are bound to fall in love with this area and in particular, with its variety of food, especially those focusing on Florentine dishes as well as international selections. Nobody leaves San Lorenzo without a shopping bag in hand or with an empty stomach.

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